Zimbabwe Gold: Caledonia Mining says Blanket Mine gold output rose 18% quarter-on-quarter to 17,360 oz as access to higher-grade ore improves, reaffirming 2026 guidance of 72,000–76,500 oz. Australia Gold Development: Pilbara Gold advanced Mt York with ~13,000 m drilled in June quarter, plus pre-feasibility work and a new 12,000 m campaign at Roe Hills; initial assays are due late July. Ghana Mining Governance: Ghana’s Attorney-General’s Office engaged Bompieso and Abosso communities over revocation of community mining licences and warned that only the Minerals Commission can grant licences, urging lawful operations and no vigilantism. Ghana ASM Export Push: GoldBod bought ~54 tonnes of gold from artisanal miners in H1 2026 and exported $16.11bn (Jan 2025–May 2026), aiming to match or beat last year’s record. Project Approvals in WA: Riversgold is preparing key environmental permits for its Northern Zone Gold Project after securing the mining lease, with site clearance and native vegetation clearing applications due. Mining Services & Contracts: Perenti’s AMS agreed an orderly transition at AngloGold’s Iduapriem mine in Ghana, including sale of AMS fleet; L&T landed mega EPC orders across iron ore handling, steel expansion and zinc processing. Critical Minerals & Recycling: Attero completed an ISO-verified life cycle assessment for recycled metals from e-waste and lithium-ion batteries, boosting ESG-ready procurement data. Energy-Adjacent Mining: Hut 8 fully commercialized its Texas AI data center campus via a $9.8bn, 15-year lease, underscoring power and transmission constraints that also shape mining energy costs. Environmental & Safety: Three people were recovered after an abandoned gold mine collapse in Namayingo, highlighting ongoing risks from unsafe artisanal operations.